swap out the slant 6

rumblefish360 said
Ohh, this is only the 4rd time trying to post this F$%^*( response, so bear with me, heres a short version;

No one I know of makes a poly swap kit. I think the "LA" mounts would work though. IMO, skip it in favor of a "LA" because of the plentyful over the counter part selection and save money while your at it. Not to mention weight.
The swap to 4spd doesn't make it easier. Just alot of fun once you get it right.

I did this here; http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=10508&page=1&pp=20 Click it and read on.

Rumblefish's thread on his conversion has a wealth of information on what it will take to make the conversion, and I agree that the poly 318 is not worth the time or money it would take. It cost me almost $6,000 to perform a conversion, of course mine was with mostly new parts. (See attached list). When you start adding in the radiator, transmission, tourque converter (or pressure plate/clutch), miscellaneous linkages, brackets, pulleys, mounts, exhaust manifolds/headers, exhaust system, etc. it really adds up fast.

IF YOU HAVE TO HAVE AN 8 CYLINDER ..... Your best bet is a donor car that is mechanically sound, use all of the parts you need, and sell what is left to get some of your money back. This way you have all of the miscellaneous items that I mentioned above. Thats what I would recommend......... or find a car that already has a V-8 that is in decent condition and save all of the work. If you spent $2000 - $3000 on a different car that already has a V-8 and is in decent shape you would probably be ahead in the long run.

A slant 6 car can be a lot of fun as well, and a lot easier on the budget. I drove my slant 6 for a couple years and enjoyed it.